The Paw Pad Dog daycare & boarding

03/16/2026

The Paw Pad will be open for Daycare & Boarding this week starting tomorrow, Tuesday March 17!

Please note new hours.
Daycare M-F: 7a-7p
closed for drop-off/pick-up 11a-4p

Boarding open- no drop-off/pick-up Saturday/Sunday, or during closed hours.

03/04/2026

UPDATE!
I wanted to share a little update on Nick. 1st off thank you so much for the generous donations, well wishes, care packages, prayers, and positive vibes. It has been wonderful to see Nick's surprise at all who have reached out.
Nick is improving everyday. He is in physical therapy and those days, he's pretty much wiped out after. He's been driving some, taking the kids to school and activities when he's not too exhausted. He's focusing on building his endurance so he doesn't get so tired so quickly, and his balance. Those seem to be the remaining issues. We have started to talk strategy on how to slowly and safely get him back to work. Knowing him he would jump in to all day everyday, if I didn't stand in his way. He misses all of his furry little buddies.
Nick and I did get remarried! Were we ever really apart? lol. We had a ceremony with just us and the kids at the house. It was stress free and perfect for us.
Hopefully the next update will be a re-opening!
Thank you so much for all of the love and concern!
-Nick & Katie

02/07/2026

Update on Nick 🐾

Last Saturday morning, Nick woke up not feeling well. He was nauseated and quick… Nicole Messacar needs your support for Help Nick Heal and Reopen The Paw Pad

01/31/2026

**UPDATE**
Nick was discharged from the hospital in the late afternoon yesterday. His first evening home was really great. He starts rebuilding strength now and hopefully getting good rest.
Thank you for all of the uplifting words and messages. You know Nick, he can’t stand sitting still. He misses the Paw Pad fiercely and is most worried about all the dogs.
The reunion between him and his ever faithful Ruby was the sweetest thing ever. I would have recorded if I wasn’t so afraid she would knock him over.

01/28/2026

**UPDATE**
Nick was admitted to the hospital last Sunday. He is improving, and expected to be discharged soon. He will need some time to fully recover. Unfortunately, we will have to keep the Paw Pad closed for the time being.

We are very sorry for the inconvenience. There is nothing Nick wants more than to be spending his days with your furry family members. We cannot say, for sure, the reopen date. Nick is very motivated to get back to “dog days.” We estimate a few weeks, but will update regularly.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Paw Pad 219-406-7588, or FB direct message.

01/26/2026

The Paw Pad will be closed until January 30. If your dog is currently boarding or due to board this week, please contact us via text message.

01/31/2025

We are hiring!
1-2 days/week, some weekends.
Competitive pay$$
Must be 18
Obviously— MUST LOVE DOGS!!
Call Nick 219-406-7588 (please do not DM)

10/04/2022

10/4/22 9:15am anyone missing a brown male lab? Running around Johnson Rd and Clark. Call 219-406-7588

06/10/2022

We are hiring!
We are a family and furry family friendly environment. When you work with us you become part of our family.
Looking for someone who is willing to work weekend hours.
Competitive pay$$
Must be 18
Obviously— MUST LOVE DOGS!!
Call Nick 219-406-7588

02/28/2022

Feeling springy today!

02/25/2022

The reason we encourage toys to stay at home… one pups lovey is another’s mortal enemy that must be destroyed…

02/24/2022